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Rainbow Loveliness Cottage Pinks Seeds

Rainbow Loveliness Cottage Pinks Seeds

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This plant will surely attract attention! In late spring, the lovely, blue-green mound of leaves is covered with masses of heavily fringed, edible blooms creating a rainbow of color in white, pink, lilac, and rose that butterflies can't resist. Some flowers may be bicolored or have contrasting eyes or rings. The sweet, flowery scent is often compared to jasmine. The mild-clove-flavored petals make a colorful garnish to salads, desserts, and cold drinks. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) A wonderful choice for an old-fashioned cottage garden, cutting garden, or perennial border.

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Variety Info

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Native: Southeast and middle Europe

Hardiness: Short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3-9

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Spring

Plant Dimensions: 12"–18" tall

Variety Info: Sweetly scented, 1"–1½" white, pink, rose, red, purplish, bi-colored flowers. Edges are heavily fringed.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers

Non GMO Project

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year.

When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 14–30 days

Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"

Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Cindy K.
    FL, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/3/25
    Beautiful with a pleasant perfume fragrance!

    I started these seeds during the winter here in Florida. I did start them indoors, but it took them a long time to really start to take off. As I introduced them to outside, it appears they really wanted the warmer weather to start to thrive! Now they are looking great and smell so good, too! I wish I had grown more! Now I wonder if I can grow them in my flowerbeds because they look so nice!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Container
  • Gorgeous G.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/7/24
    5 Stars

    beautiful flowers with a wonderful light fragrance.

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  • KERRY O.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/24/24
    5 Stars

    Was so surprised as I never

    From seed grew a plant that essentially grew itself

    With no assistance from me whatsoever. A lovely perennial plant with an even more lovely fragrance of bloom.

    Highly recommend. Fresh seed sprouted immediately.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Julie D.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/10/24
    5 Stars

    I have had great success with Botanical Interest seeds for many years, from bumble bee tomatoes to Cottage Pinks, annuals, perennials and micro greens. I love the selection and reliability and mostly, that i can find them at my local Agway and other garden centers. Although, I have also ordered online. Some people get excited over shoes but seeds are my thing!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Dede
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/14/24
    5 Stars

    I'm a lifelong gardener, but new to starting seeds.

    These couldn't be easier! Every seed germinated...or at least so many I couldn't tell a difference. The seedlings are quick growers, 6 weeks in and they're 3" tall and full of leaves... now I wait to see them in bloom!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner